xx 2016.46 Big Release. TreeList in LAYOUT, Sub Models, lots more

[sean]

2016.46 released. This is another BIG release. If people wonder why we do releases every 1-2 weeks it is because our three developers Dan, Gil and Keith, produce so much content.

- New TreeList in LAYOUT tab from Gil, nice!.
- Sub models. Look under a model and see new option. This allows taking a snowflake and then defining more models under it. We will prob need a video tutorial on all that this can do.
- The text effect, that used to have 4 text lines, now has 1. When you open a sequence your text effects will be put on separate layers. This give you more capability than before (for example you can do masking between your individual lines of text now).
- Lots of SuperStar fixes from Gil. 
- Many bug fixes


Latest releases are found at www.xlights.org
Issue Tracker is found here: www.github.com/smeighan/xLights/issues

XLIGHTS/NUTCRACKER RELEASE NOTES:
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2016.46  Aug 17, 2016
   -- enh (dkulp)   Add SubModels for defining effects for specific parts of a model
   -- bug (dkulp)   Check for invalid models before adding the models associated with the current view so those models can be selected for mapping
   -- bug (dkulp)   Fix node level effect broken in .45
   -- bug (dkulp)   Add some null ptr checks and logs to try and prevent/diagnose various crashes
   -- enh (dkulp)   More work on enabling sandboxing on OSX
   -- enh (dkulp)   Update ffmpeg to new version that doesn't make calls to private API's
   -- enh (gil)     Text effect is now 1 line only.  Old effects have been split with new layers added when necessary.
   -- bug (gil)     Fix window frame rendering when top and bottom sizes don't match.  Fixes #599.
   -- bug (gil)     Fix arch selection when rotated upside down. Fixes #645.
   -- enh (gil)     Support mask settings for Text effect imported from SuperStar.
   -- enh (gil)     Add Shimmer option to Pictures effect to support Scene imports with shimmer from SuperStar.
   -- enh (gil)     Fix SuperStar import that created upside-down color wash effects.
   -- bug (gil)     Fix scene import from SuperStar.  Scenes should never be flipped vertically.  Also remove FlipY option.
   -- bug (gil)     Fix the flipping issue for vertical sequences for SuperStar import.  Got broke when fixing horizontal sequences.
   -- bug (gil)     Fix copy/paste row that was broken by 2016.43.
   -- enh (gil)     Modify row copy/paste to work cross sequence and when Paste by Cell is active.  Fixes #650.
   -- bug (gil)     Fix Pictures WrapX to wrap at model size instead of image size.
   -- enh (gil)     Make the transition smooth if you cancel a model Import.  Fixes #647.
   -- enh (gil)     Enhance the Layout page by combining the Model Groups and Models.
   -- enh (keithsw) Add model preview to face and state dialogs to make setting channel ranges easier
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix crash when importing fseq when creating a new sequence
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix oversize LCB export. Fixes #648
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix display of tooltips on test tab to display models against channels.
   -- enh (keithsw) Remove all but timing track option for piano effect
   -- bug (keithsw) Strip out video export for models that dont make sense or model groups. Fix colour handling for non RGB colour orders
   -- enh (keithsw) Add simple way to add 7 segment labels to model state definition
   -- enh (keithsw) Add a view from rear option on custom model dialog to help you insert pixels correctly into your coro models Fix #646
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix #u:ch format calc when non e131 controllers are present.
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix accidentally disabled prompt for missing media file.
   -- enh (keithsw) Add state and submodel settings to xmodel files.
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix channel count on models export when channels are not contiguous
   -- bug (keithsw) Trigger start channel recalculation if setup tab is changed ... this helps if you are using o:c or #u:c formats for start channel
   -- enh (keithsw) Add model wiring dialog for custom models ... shows you a reverse view of the model with the wiring.

[Phrog30]

If people wonder why we do releases every 1-2 weeks it is because our three developers Dan, Gil and Keith, produce so much content.

I can't obviously speak for everyone, but I don't think anyone minds. For me, I appreciate it. I look forward to playing around with the sub models tonight.

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[mararunr]

"sub models" - YES!!!  Can't wait to play with this.  Let the number of models greatly reduce (no more or a lot less redefinitions).  Thank you, thank YOU, THANK YOU!!!

[markrvp]

"sub models" - YES!!!  Can't wait to play with this.  Let the number of models greatly reduce (no more or a lot less redefinitions).  Thank you, thank YOU, THANK YOU!!!

I second that!

[robs113]

FYI,

Avast virus checker is reporting a threat in xLights_Nutcracker_2016_46.exe (and won't let me install it).

Avast does not have any problems with xLights_Nutcracker_2016_45.exe

I was going to submit it to Avast as a false positive but thought it worth mentioning here.

[JonB256]

Eset Security did not alert.

[bpducman]

Thanks Dan,

Working Great.

Brad

Oh and I guess U too Gil   Lol

[Phrog30]

Got a chance to play with the sub models.  Very cool.  Only issue I see so far is that if I delete a sub group it isn't removed from the sequencer grid until xlights is restarted.  No biggie though.  It would be very cool to be able to pick nodes from the model by clicking on the nodes.  Now I can go through and clean up a lot of models.  Thanks guys.

James

[Phrog30]

Having an absolute blast with the sub models.  One other thing I have noticed is that the app will ask for me to save changes in the sequencer no matter what.  I can simply open a sequence and then immediately close it and I will be prompted to save/cancel, etc.  Is anyone else seeing this?

James

[Gilrock]

If its a sequence saved in an older version it does an auto upgrade of the Text effects so it would prompt for a save.  If it's already saved in .46 and still asking then I'm not sure.

[Gilrock]

You can't pick nodes by clicking on them...yet....but you can hover over them to see the node number.

[Phrog30]

You can't pick nodes by clicking on them...yet....but you can hover over them to see the node number.

Yes, I noticed the tooltip. On my models I would have been lost without it.

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[Phrog30]

If its a sequence saved in an older version it does an auto upgrade of the Text effects so it would prompt for a save.  If it's already saved in .46 and still asking then I'm not sure.

It's already saved in v46. It's no big deal, just curious if others have noticed anything.

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[Gilrock]

If you have a tool like Beyond Compare I'd save a copy and then open and let it save and see what it's changing.

[dkulp]

Having an absolute blast with the sub models.  One other thing I have noticed is that the app will ask for me to save changes in the sequencer no matter what.  I can simply open a sequence and then immediately close it and I will be prompted to save/cancel, etc.  Is anyone else seeing this?

Yep.  I see what's going on.  I'll get it fixed.